It will be self-managed so 8% for prop mgmt, and we have a contractor nearby (whom we have a history with) always on call. 

So it looks like he has 2 causes to cancel contract, 1) Seller cannot deliver Marketable Title and 2) Bank rejected the Application due to length of time.While he can't actually buy anything because his deposit is locked up, he needs to see what is available so he can make a decision on if he should stay in this prolonged Contract or cancel it and go on to another property.So he wants to submit a non-binding offer to purchase but cannot go into contract because he has no money for a down payment until the previous down payment is returned.HOWEVER, it seems as if the original Seller's Attorney wants to use this to claim Breach of Contract?!

You'll also have to make sure all plumbing, electrical, and furnace are functional before moving in.  

Hey guys, need some help with Plumbing and i need a roof redone, can anyone help me find some good guys?

They finally approved it in early April.I imagine a better contractor could have been prepared better.

But being how I have never had someone suggest I put down the EM, due to my transparency on my intentions BEFORE I sign the contract or even send it to the seller, that is the reason for my original question.

Do you have contractor quotes ?

I have been doing 1099 contractor work for companies like Lyft/Doordash because it is more money and less hours.

That means staff instead of contractors, so let’s assume they pay a more reasonable 12% combined for Management and Maintenance than the 18% an individual investor might pay.

My Wife and I are looking to connect with some high character, high quality contractor(s) in the Buffalo, NY area.